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Hemavan
Spend 2–3 days in Hemavan for skiing or summer hiking; longer only if you plan multi‑day treks in Vindelfjällen.
Hemavan is a small ski resort in Västerbotten, the southern trailhead of the Kungsleden and gateway to the large Vindelfjällen nature reserve. Winter sports dominate, but summer brings extensive hiking, mountain biking and access to the 5,500 km² protected area. Most visitors stay 2–3 nights to enjoy the slopes or a day‑trip hike; longer trips require self‑sufficiency in the wilderness.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Aug for hiking and biking
- avoid Nov (limited lift service), Sep–Oct (early snow, limited daylight)
- Airport
- Hemavan Tärnaby (HMV)
- Nights
- 2–3
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
- Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
- Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hemavan112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hemavan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetyHemavan is safe; main risks are weather‑related avalanche danger in winter and rapidly changing mountain conditions in summer.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire/ambulance · 1177 Health advice (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHMV Hemavan Tärnaby Airport (1 km (0.6 mi) from centre; flights from Stockholm (check schedule).).HMV Hemavan Tärnaby Airport (0.6 mi (1 km) from centre; flights from Stockholm (check schedule).).
- Getting aroundMost attractions are within walking distance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféSEK 30–45 (≈ US$4–5)
- Street or quick mealLunch (sandwich or soup)SEK 80–120 (≈ US$9–13)
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per personSEK 300 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomSEK 1,200 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomSEK 1,800 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 400 (≈ US$45) · Mid SEK 650 (≈ US$70) · High SEK 950 (≈ US$100)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HMV Hemavan Tärnaby Airport (1 km (0.6 mi) from centre; flights from Stockholm (check schedule).)HMV Hemavan Tärnaby Airport (0.6 mi (1 km) from centre; flights from Stockholm (check schedule).)
Map of Hemavan
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Best
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
May
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jun
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Oct
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Nov
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
Best
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: Jun–Aug, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Sep–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hemavan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
5 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
4 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
6 rd
Apr
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
May
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Sep
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Oct
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
5 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Most attractions are within walking distance. Buses connect to Umeå and Storuman; car on Blue Highway for regional trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tärnaby ski resort
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
20 km (12 mi) SE by road, ~20 min drive12 mi (20 km) SE by road, ~20 min drive
Shares lifts with Hemavan; good for extra runs.
Storuman municipal centre
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
150 km (93 mi) SE, ~2 h drive on E1293 mi (150 km) SE, ~2 h drive on E12
Limited services; only if you need supplies.
Vindelfjällen visitor centre
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Local road, ~10 km (6.2 mi), 15 min driveLocal road, ~6.2 mi (10 km), 15 min drive
Base for guided hikes and information.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hemavan Alpint hotels & cabins
Clustered near lifts; convenient for ski‑in/ski‑out.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SEK 400–600 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- SEK 600–900 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
- High
- SEK 900 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 2 nights × SEK 1,200 | SEK 2,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × SEK 650 | SEK 2,600 |
| Hemavan–Tärnaby Airport round trip from Stockholm2 × SEK 1,500 | SEK 3,000 |
| Ski lift pass, 5 days2 × SEK 2,000 | SEK 4,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × SEK 250 | SEK 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SEK 1,250 |
| Trip total≈ SEK 3,438 per person per day, bed included | SEK 13,750≈ US$1,500 |
2026 estimate in SEK; flights and lift passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | SEK 30–45 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Hot chocolate at the ski resort | SEK 40–60 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Lunch (sandwich or soup) | SEK 80–120 (≈ US$9–13) |
| Ski lift ticket, full daycheck | SEK 350–450 (≈ US$40–50) |
| Bus Umeå → Hemavancheck | SEK 250–350 (≈ US$30–40) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Lift operating hours vary by season; check the Hemavan Alpint website.
- Winter road conditions can close the Blue Highway; carry chains.
- No public buses to Norway from Hemavan.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire/ambulance
- 112
- Health advice
- 1177
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
- Health advice1177
Embassy
US embassy and most other embassies are in Stockholm; no consulate in Hemavan.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hemavan Tärnaby Airport → centre: 1 km (0.6 mi); walk about 15 min, taxi about SEK 250 (≈ US$30) (check)0.6 mi (1 km); walk about 15 min, taxi about SEK 250 (≈ US$30) (check)
- Umeå → Hemavan, bus: about SEK 300 (≈ US$35), about 4 h (check)
Say or show
- Ursäkta mig — Excuse me / Sorry (ursäkta mig)
- Tack — Thank you (tack)
- Hur mycket kostar det? — How much is it? (hur mycket kostar det)
- Talar du engelska? — Do you speak English? (talar du engelska)
- Var är toaletten? — Where is the toilet? (var är toaletten)
- Kan jag få en karta? — Can I have a map? (kan jag få en karta)
Hemavan Tärnaby Airport is closed in summer; flights from Stockholm run in the winter season only.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hemavan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Aug for hiking and biking · avoid Nov (limited lift service), Sep–Oct (early snow, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel shuttle (check schedule).
- Car rental at HMV for Blue Highway trips.
- Ski‑pass packages at Hemavan Alpint.
Sources
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